You can use this program to make only one set of recovery CDs for your PC. The recovery CDs you create can be used only on your PC.

Note: If you do not have recovery CDs when you need them, you must contact HP Support for help.

To use this program, your PC must have a CD-RW drive or other drive that can write to the CDs. If necessary, purchase a Windows XP–compatible CD-RW drive from your local computer or electronics store.

The number of CDs in the recovery set depends on your PC model. The program tells you the number of CDs needed to make the set. The process takes some time, including up to

30 minutes per CD to verify that the information is correct.

You can quit the process at any time. The next time you run the program, it begins where you left off.

82 HP Pavilion home PC

To run HP Recovery CD Creator:

1Close any open programs. To close programs, click X in the upper-right corner of each window.

2Click Start on the taskbar.

3Choose All Programs.

4Choose Hewlett-Packard.

5Choose hp pavilion pc tools.

6Click hp pc recovery CD creator. The creator box appears.

7Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each CD disc as you make it.

Store the recovery CDs in a safe place for future use.